Operations Manager, Space and Defense

The Mobile Networks Space and Defense organization is growing to meet Mobile Networks ambition toward the Defense sector. In support of this strategy, we need an Operations leader who has the experience and capability to create and lead and facilitate the hiring execution plan. Such activity requires close collaboration with BU level O&T functions and leaders, as well as hiring managers around the global organization.

This role will also facilitate consolidation of non-headcount OPEX information (Material and Subcons) and collaboration/sharing this information with Space & Defense LT and F&C team members as required.

In addition to the primary role leading Operations functions, this role also requires some part-time engagement and support of Program Management functions, either for hardware development programs or customer-facing demonstration and/or prototyping projects.

As part of the team, you will:

• Collaborate with BU O&T and S&D Team Managers globally to develop and execute a hiring plan in support of business objectives and approved budget.
• Prepare staffing Actual and Forecast views in support of capacity calculations for Release Planning workflows.
• Consolidate and analyze OPEX spending views (including headcount, material, and subcons) for review with S&D Leadership and F&C.
• Support global CAPEX planning and execution functions with escalation and/or mitigations for overspend or underspend.
• As needed, support Program Management functions on Hardware Development programs involving Supply Chain and Operations.
• As needed, lead smaller programs involving prototyping and/or demonstration projects for US customers.

You have:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business disciplines or equivalent experience
• 10 years' experience in an Operations role for a large, global organization. Experience in such role inside Mobile Networks is greatly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills verbal & written.
• Excellent Excel skills and experience required.

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people's lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer

Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

• Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Life insurance, and AD&D - Company paid 2x base pay
• Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Plan
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program